PHOTOS: 8 herbal teas you should try for taste and health

Aug 22, 2018 12:32 IST

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Herbal teas are not true teas like green tea or black tea, and are made from dried fruits, herbs or flowers. They come in a variety of flavours and are a good alternative to soft drinks or water. Not only are they good to taste, they are also good for health and have been used as natural remedies for a number of health issues for a long time. Here is a list of 8 healthy herbal teas you should try. (shutterstock)

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Chamomile tea is known widely for its calming effects and is also used as a sleep aid. It is also believed to have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and liver-protecting properties. It could also be useful in relieving premenstrual symptoms and balancing insulin levels. (shutterstock)

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One of the most commonly used herbal teas, Peppermint tea helps in improving the health of your digestive tract, and also has antioxidant, anticancer and antiviral properties. (shutterstock)

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Ginger tea is a spicy drink that has a number of disease-fighting antioxidants. It also aids in fighting inflammation. (shutterstock)

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Hibiscus tea is prepared by using the hibiscus plant’s colourful flowers. It has a pinkish colour and can be consumed hot or cold. It could also help in lowering high blood pressure. However, one should be careful about not taking it with some types of diuretic medication or at the same time when having aspirin. (shutterstock)

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Echinacea tea is used at times for preventing or shortening the duration of the common cold. It can surely be used for soothing a sore throat. (shutterstock)

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Rooibos comes from South Africa and is made from the leaves of the rooibos plant. This tea has just begun to be studied by scientists and initial studies suggest that it could help in improving bone health. (shutterstock)

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Sage tea is known for its medicinal properties. Studies have shown that it help in improving cognitive function and memory. (shutterstock)

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Lemon balm tea could improve high blood lipid levels and some studies have shown that is helps in elevating one’s mood. (shutterstock)

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Herbal teas are not true teas like green tea or black tea, and are made from dried fruits, herbs or flowers. They come in a variety of flavours and are a good alternative to soft drinks or water. Not only are they good to taste, they are also good for health and have been used as natural remedies for a number of health issues for a long time. Here is a list of 8 healthy herbal teas you should try.